About This Home

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom multi-family at 1831 S 5TH Street in Philadelphia, PA is listed for $425,000 ($172 per sqft). Built in 1915, the home offers 2,475 sqft of living space on a 0.02 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1915
  • 0.02 acre lot

Property Details

1915

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

This property is legally zoned three unit building with active rental licenses located in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia, close to the neighborhoods of East Passyunk, Moyamensing & Pennsport. This property is adjacent to a transformative intersection, anchored by a Commercial Mixed Use Corridors and surrounded by residential & multi-unit development and major infrastructure projects.

This triplex is three large 2 bedroom/1 bathroom units through the 3 story structure, with a backyard and common easement. Enter into the vestibule and find a hallway with a door that leads to the first floor unit with access to the backyard. The second floor unit is not self-contained providing a value-add upside play to convert into two studios bringing the total unit count to 4 or more units.

There are 4 gas meters (1 house), brand new 240 electrical service and heads, 3 water heaters, and 1 heating furnace. Common heat is currently configured for the building but switching to in-unit baseboard electric would be wise and economical. Cosmetic upgrades throughout building, with in-unit washer/dryer on third floor unit.

If you are looking to house hack, an apartment unit can be made available to you. All units are currently occupied grossly below market rates 1) $950, 2) $1,100, 3) $1,200 (prior lease $1,400). Within short distance from this property lies East Passyunk Ave, which holds over 160 independent businesses and retail locations, ranging from multicutltural cuisines, entertainment, bars, shopping, retail, the arts, and many other amenities.

East Passyunk is home to James Beard International food award recipients and is one of Food & Wine Magazine's Top 10 Foodie Destinations in the country. Dickinson Narrows also is adjacent to the Riverwards along the Delaware River, with many amenities and festivities for families and residents of all ages. Owner is a licensed PA agent/reatlor.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,273/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$307
Interest$1,842
Insurance$124

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1831 S 5TH Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148

Property Details

Construction

Masonry

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Questions & Answers

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom multi-family at 1831 S 5TH Street is listed at $425,000 ($172/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,273 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1915, 0.02 acre lot.

This property is listed by Ben Finelli.

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Ben Finelli

License RS334157

Agent at Realty Group PA II

Listed by Realty Group PA II · Broker phone: (610) 828-6300 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# PAPH2434530· Source: Bright MLS· 658 days on PropertySimple

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1831 S 5TH Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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